Walker did not campaign on plans to spin off the University of Wisconsin System as a public authority and now says he will sign so-called right-to-work legislation even though he insisted for years he would keep the measure from reaching his desk. (167)

If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp. and has to reimburse the company, Koss Chief Executive Michael Koss should also be ordered to personally pay the public company he runs, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

Grant Thornton, Koss Corp.'s former auditor, should also have to pay a portion of any award that may be ordered, Park Bank argued in the latest twist in a long-running court fight stemming from Sachdeva's massive embezzlement.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," the bank said in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss, in this case, those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(10)

Big man walking

Though he had played solidly since joining the team at mid-season, he hadn't made a big play in a long time and had been rather quiet as a pass rusher.

But the play of his career happened in the first quarter when he broke through the line and hit Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger just as he unloaded a pass. The hit forced the ball to hang up in the air and safety Nick Collins intercepted it and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown to give the Packers a 14-0 lead.

"I just had a good get-off on the ball," Green said. "I had been studying some stuff during the week, trying to get a pass-run read on 'Kemo' (guard Chris Kemoeatu). I had a good bull rush on him. I got my hands inside of him and Roethlisberger was just standing there.

"I'm glad I didn't get the sack. It would have taken points off the board. So, Nick caught it. He's faster that I thought he was. By the time I got up off the ground, he was already in the end zone."

Asked if it was the best quarterback hit he's ever had, he said it had to be.

"I would have to say due to it being a big game," Green said. "That play right there, that was points on the board for our team. It really made a difference in the game."

About Tom Silverstein

Tom Silverstein is in his 25th year covering the Green Bay Packers and 30th year with the Journal Sentinel. He is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year award winner.